'They were lost': Councillor forced to drive lost emergency responders to stroke victim
The response "should have taken 10 minutes but it took an hour and a half.”
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Watch: Kaipara mayor declines moment of silence for Kīngi Tūheitia in council meeting
It was the council's first public meeting since the late Māori king died last Friday.
'Like a drug withdrawal': Kiwis addicted to a common skin cream
Topical steroid addiction is still not widely recognised - but some say they have it.
Far North council sticks with Māori ward, but challenges polling requirement
The Far North District Council is the last of 45 to decide on its Māori ward.
'Let my hands do the asking': How champion boxer's mentality changed in nine-month layoff
'I’ll let my hands do the asking. Perform well and they’ll come to me.'
Boxing: Northland world champ Lani Daniels beats self-doubt to prepare for title defence
Northland world champion Lani Daniels contemplated giving boxing away
Te Hiku Media CEO Peter-Lucas Jones on Time Magazine list with Mark Zukerberg and other tech leaders
Te Hiku Media’s AI work was outperforming the world’s leading tech companies.
Police launch homicide investigation into death of mother Joanna Sione-Lauaki
Police appeal for information on a white 2012 Toyota Hilux flat-deck ute.
'Tragic': Gap in system causing suffering for Northland's dermatology patients
There is currently no dermatologist in the Northland region.
Northland man sentenced to home detention for attempting to murder terminally ill mother
The man's lawyer said he had acted out of 'compassion and love'.
Dairy products take the coastal route to market
Some of Northland’s dairy exports are heading out of the area by sea instead of road.
Opinion: 'Stuck in a treatment cycle' - How creams caused a year of suffering
Journalist Brodie Stone has been diagnosed with TSW after months of suffering in silence
Microlight plane crashes into Northland paddock
Emergency services received the call at about 3pm.
Judge rules against Lena Duncan in ongoing animal welfare case
Lena Duncan claims that search warrants were illegal and the SPCA violated her rights.
Northland's warm winter delivers record or near-record temperatures across the region
Overall, the nationwide average temperature for winter was 9.6C.
Kaipara Harbour snapper with higher aluminium levels okay to eat if healthy
As long as snapper are not showing 'zombie' symptoms, they can be safely eaten.
Whangārei police actively investigating after man shot in Ōtangarei
The shot man is now in a stable condition and three men have been arrested.
Arson suspected in Whangārei's Thomas St next to fatal house fire
The house fire on Thomas St, Tikipunga, was well-involved when firefighters arrived.
Northland Taniwha fall short in Bunnings Warehouse NPC clash in Hamilton
Northland Taniwha lose 34-19 in Bunnings Warehouse NPC clash against Waikato in Hamilton.
Kaitāia boxer Mea Motu in historic double world title fight in England
The Far North world champ has title unification bout in UK.
Youth tackle range of issues at speech contest
Te Hiku o-te Ika Manu Korero – Far North Schools Speech Competition results.
Comment: As we farewell our Kīngi we will continue to be guided by his extraordinary leadership
OPINION: Kīngi Tūheitia Pōtatau was taken far too soon.
Far North Constable Harriet Steele's mettle earns her top Ironman accolade
Harriet Steele earns Ironman scholarship during cancer fight.
Pushing human limits: Northlander reveals how she runs an ultra-marathon a day
Shannon-Leigh Litt has run 242 ultra-marathons since January. Here's how she's done it.
Far North news briefs - Northland Kauri play in Kaitāia, Blood Service collecting and sustainability recognised
News snippets from the Far North
Property market springing back – but not in Northland
Experts say house prices have finally bottomed out and are on the up... elsewhere.
Waste of ratepayers' money: Northland MP slams council's speed limit changes
FNDC has gone ahead with speed limit changes the Government says will have to be reversed.
'Only a problem if it hits you': Daniels ready for big-punching challenger
“It’s simple, really. A power punch is only a problem if it hits you."
Police operation sees two minors sold alcohol at licensed premises
Two underage volunteers were sold alcohol in the Hokianga and Kaipara areas
'He ran me over': Three caregivers on trial for alleged abuse of foster children
Three foster parents are on trial facing dozens of charges of ill-treatment and neglect.
Crews battle 'well involved' house fire in Far North
Fenz said the fire was being treated as suspicious.
Labour leader talks Northland roads, healthcare and crime in local visit
The Labour leader visited Whangārei to see the progress of projects he signed off.
Northport fast-track bid sparks debate over Rosie Mercer's involvement
Rosie Mercer's wide-ranging advice to Ministers: fast-track, infrastructure & the regions.
Motu gets her shot at world title unification
'We’re going to go there and upset the world. We’re going to make Eddie Hearn cry.'